Huawei P8 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Huawei P8
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.0 (6 reviews)

Added: 02.03.15 | Updated: 02.11.20

Model: P8
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.00 out of 5 (6 votes)
Price: 230 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2015
Dimensions: 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm
Weight: 144 g
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 930 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 16/64 GB
Screen: IPS-NEO LCD 5.2 inches
Battery: 2680 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Huawei P8
Launch date	2015, April

Price

First price	230 EUR

Design

Height	5.7 in (144.9 mm)
Width	2.84 in ( 72.1 mm)
Depth	0.25 in ( 6.4 mm)
Weight	5.08 oz (144 grams)
Build materials	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water resistant
Colors	Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model)Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model)
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS-NEO LCD
Size	5.2 in
Screen Area	74.5 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	424 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	71.4%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- HiSilicon Kirin 930 (28 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	- Mali-T628 MP4

Memory

Internal Memory	16/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); EMUI 3.1
User Interface	EMUI 3.1

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, OIS, AF
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - UL00 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - L09 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - UL00 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 40(2300) - L09
SIM Card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.47 W/kg (head) 1.72 W/kg (body)
SAR	1.41 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Battery

Capacity	2680 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Huawei P8 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Huawei P8 scores 43196 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 930 (28 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	43196 (Position 816 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
810. TECNO Phantom 6	43512
811. Wiko View Prime	43268
812. Vsmart Joy 1	43264
813. Infinix Hot 5 Lite	43262
814. Coolpad Mega 5A	43252
815. Samsung Galaxy S5 Active	43217
816. Huawei P8	43196
817. ZTE Blade V8 Mini	43192
818. ZTE Blade A6	43156
819. Gionee M6	43156
820. Asus PadFone S	43156
821. Xiaomi Redmi 4a	43152
822. Wiko View2	43126

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core	680 (Position 565 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2427 (Position 539 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1972

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
559. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)	687
560. Gionee X1s	685
561. Lenovo K5 Note	685
562. Oppo R7	683
563. Samsung Galaxy S4	683
564. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime	682
565. Huawei P8	680
566. Gionee M7 Power	679
567. Wiko View XL	678
568. Oppo A53 2015	677
569. Meizu M8c	674
570. Gionee S10C	674
571. ZTE Max XL	674

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
533. Sony Xperia Z3 Dual	2453
534. BLU Vivo XL	2446
535. Motorola DROID Turbo	2446
536. Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL	2445
537. BLU View 2	2437
538. Xiaomi Redmi 6A	2434
539. Huawei P8	2427
540. vivo V5	2419
541. Wiko Fever 4G	2415
542. Philips I928	2413
543. ZTE Blade A7	2412
544. ZTE Blade V7	2412
545. Samsung Galaxy S5	2412

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Huawei P8 Specs

The Huawei P8 is a smartphone that was released in April 2015 by the renowned manufacturer Huawei. It features a slim and elegant design, boasting front and back glass panels with a Gorilla Glass 3 coating, set in an aluminum frame. The device comes in varying colors, including Titanium Grey and Mystic Champagne for the 16 GB model, and Carbon Black and Prestige Gold for the 64 GB model.

Featuring a 5.2-inch IPS-NEO LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, the Huawei P8 delivers a sharp and vibrant visual experience at a pixel density of 424 PPI. The screen's aspect ratio is 16:9, and it covers approximately 71.4% of the body, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

When it comes to connectivity, the Huawei P8 supports a range of network technologies including GSM, HSPA, and LTE, making it versatile for global use. For data transfer and charging, it provides a microUSB 2.0 port with USB Host functionality. It also includes Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP and LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n capabilities, DLNA, hotspot, NFC, and GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS/BDS (market dependent), ensuring seamless connectivity across multiple platforms.

The Huawei P8 captures moments with its 13 MP main camera equipped with a dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR capabilities, and 1080p video recording. For selfies and video calling, it features an 8 MP front-facing camera which also supports 1080p video. The device's audio experience is enhanced with a 24-bit/192kHz audio output and active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic.

Despite lacking the latest software, the Huawei P8 initially shipped with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which was upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow); accompanied by Huawei's custom UI, the EMUI 3.1. The phone is fitted with a 2680 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery which provides satisfactory endurance for its class.

The device includes a suite of sensors such as an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass, which contribute to its overall functionality. It has a 3.5mm audio jack and supports FM radio, adding to its multimedia capabilities. Safety standards regarding radiation are within acceptable limits, as denoted by the SAR values.

Encapsulating performance, style, and functionality, the Huawei P8 remains an impressive device within its range. We invite you to explore all of its features in detail further down this page, where you can also find information on the models it is often compared to.

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Huawei P8 Release Date

The Huawei P8 was officially announced and released on April, 2015. It is available in Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model)Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model).

Huawei P8 Price

The Huawei P8 starts at 230 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16/64 GB	230 EUR
3 GB RAM	230 EUR

A 6GB version of the Huawei P8 is not officially available — 3GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei P8 cost?

The price of the Huawei P8 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 230 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei P8 come out?

The Huawei P8 was released on April, 2015.

What is the size and weight of Huawei P8 ?

The Huawei P8 has dimensions of Height: 144.9 mm Width: 72.1 mm Thickness: 6.4 mm and weighs approximately 144 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Huawei P8?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Huawei P8 have?

Device comes with chipset HiSilicon Kirin 930 (28 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53). Huawei P8 is available with internal memory of 16/64 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Huawei P8?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, OIS, AF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Huawei P8?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide) and features like

What colors does the Huawei P8 come in?

The Huawei P8 is available in the following colors: Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model)Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model).

What is the AnTuTu score of the Huawei P8?

The Huawei P8 scores 43196 points in AnTuTu 7.